Jer 50:21 | HCSB | STEP | “Go against the land of Merathaim , and against those living in Pekod . Put them to the sword ; completely destroy them – this is the Lord ’s declaration

Jeremiah 50:21

The Invasion of Babylon

21 “Go against the land of Merathaim,
and against those living in Pekod.
Put them to the sword;
^{▼▼set apart for destruction/ completely destroy: In Canaan or its neighboring countries, this was the destruction during war of a city, its inhabitants, and their possessions, including livestock.}completely destroy them –
this is the Lord’s declaration –

do everything I have commanded you. ^b